Winter is the time for dessert wines and hearty home made soup. Snuggle up and visit Deetlefs Wine Estate on 20 – 21 July 2018 to celebrate winter with us at the annual Breedekloof Soetes & Soup festival.

In addition to being the second-oldest wine estate in South Africa, the Deetlefs Wine Group is highly awarded and recognised for its business and farming practice, as well as its product. As far back as 1966 the estate won the trophy for Best Specialised Farming Practices. Then in 2002 it was voted Old Mutual’s Business Of the Year in the Western Cape as well the Portnet Exporter of the Year. Deetlefs has worn the crown as a Top Wine Estate, as well as being the purveyor of the only wines served during the inaugural VIP flight of Lufthansa’s new A380 in 2011.

Nicole Capper was crowned on Friday night as the new Mrs. South Arica at Emperors Palace, followed by Gela Le Roux as 1st princess and Mankoana Nhlebela as 2nd princess. Deetlefs Wine Estate is proud to be the official wine partner of Mrs. South Africa.

Enjoy Deetlefs Estate Chenin Blanc? Make sure to get the latest Summer edition of 2017/2018 copy of Val De Vie Magazine and make sure to read all about it on page 92.

Val de Vie magazine is a bi-annual publication, distributed through selected Exclusive Books stores, leading hotels, premium airline lounges and on Val de Vie Estate to homeowners and guests attending signature events.

‘Summer Spirit’ is the theme for the Summer 2017/2018 edition and features articles on luxury motor vehicles, watches, astonishing South African talent, a fashion feature with an equestrian twist and extraordinary travel destinations. Ryk Neethling remains as editor-in-chief, setting the tone and direction for this prestigious publication.

Winter is the time for dessert wines and hearty home made soup. Snuggle up and visit Deetlefs Wine Estate on 21 – 22 July 2017 to celebrate winter with us at the annual Breedekloof Soetes & Soup 2017 festival.